Read more
An inspiring story about a rather unsuccessful Silicon Valley entrepreneur who traveled to 19 countries in Africa and learned deeply about empathy, racism, empowerment, and romance.
About the author
Kurt Davis is a technology entrepreneur, author, and social impact worker. He has lived and worked in Asia, Europe, and Africa. Recently, his focus is on working with non-profits that help the most vulnerable, including Kakuma Ventures (www.kakumaventures.com) which he set up while in Kenya. He describes this experience in his book
Finding Soul: From Silicon Valley to Africa. You can follow him on his personal blog called KDAlive (www.kdalive.com). This platform shares Kurt¿s experiences with young adults who are mapping their lives with a focus on well-being, travel/culture, and self-employment/entrepreneurship. On the website, you can also find an ebook,
Isolation Survival Guide, and over 250+ blog articles that focus on his experiences¿what he has learned from them and how his experiences can give others a different perspective. Kurt splits his time between Knoxville, TN and San Francisco, CA. Watch this space for more books to come!
Summary
An inspiring story about a rather unsuccessful Silicon Valley entrepreneur who traveled to 19 countries in Africa and learned deeply about empathy, racism, empowerment, and romance.
Foreword
Focus on connecting with university students and young professionalsConnect with readers via LinkedIn (4.8K+ followers) and build presence on other social platforms
Build email list and distribute e-newsletter twice monthly
Speak nationally at universities and retreats
Target media such as Birthright Africa, Quartz Africa, Travel Noire, Soul of America, and Black & Abroad
Submit to major industry reviewers, including Publisher’s Weekly and Foreword Reviews
Additional text
"It's good to read about someone who left the Silicon Valley treadmill to find happiness elsewhere. Kurt Davis provides a window into what happens when you stop, think, and find your soul. It's a very human adventure." -Dean Takahashi, Lead Writer at Venturebeat
"Finding Soul: Silicon Valley to Africa is a travel memoir that invites reflection. The reader not only enjoys the varied adventures of a refugee of success from Silicon Valley to re-discovering soul in Africa and the delights of sights, sounds, and smells while being an armchair traveller, but the invitation to reflect on where your own life is and where it is going."-Catherine Ann Jones, Buddha & the Dancing Girl
“A tech entrepreneur searching for something more goes to Africa and finds new purpose and meaning in life. Go on a journey -- inner and outer with him."-Dorie Clark, author of The Long Game and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business
